A post-Brexit Britain needs trade deals, including with the likes of China. So why is it provoking Beijing by saying it will send an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea? These are signs of a government that has lost its way.

A post-Brexit Britain needs trade deals, including with the likes of China. So why is it provoking Beijing by saying it will send an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea? These are signs of a government that has lost its way.

Yang Jiechi can expect to field some tough questions over Huawei partnerships, while US officials are expected to continue to ‘lecture’ their European allies over 5G alliances with China – efforts that might not be too welcome.

Yang Jiechi can expect to field some tough questions over Huawei partnerships, while US officials are expected to continue to ‘lecture’ their European allies over 5G alliances with China – efforts that might not be too welcome.

In a world where control of technological infrastructure is a source of power, Europe lags behind both the US and China. European Union states must take steps to secure their commercial and security interests before it is too late.

In a world where control of technological infrastructure is a source of power, Europe lags behind both the US and China. European Union states must take steps to secure their commercial and security interests before it is too late.

The US has launched a lobbying campaign in European capitals, branding Huawei’s equipment a security risk. Use of Huawei or ZTE gear in European allies’ networks posed a potential threat to US national security, an official said.

The US has launched a lobbying campaign in European capitals, branding Huawei’s equipment a security risk. Use of Huawei or ZTE gear in European allies’ networks posed a potential threat to US national security, an official said.